AABE 48th National Conference

Solar Stewards Deepens Strategic Ties with AABE Through Entrepreneurial Advocacy and Earth Day Collaboration

Solar Stewards, represented by Dana, actively engaged with the American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE) in preparation for the 48th National Conference held on May 1, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia. Dana was invited by Jennifer Quarles of Gray Global Advisors to speak on the panel "Entrepreneurial Empowerment and Supply Diversity: Leveraging Partnerships and Networks for Entrepreneurial and Supplier Success." 

In April, Camille Moore of AABE initiated conversations about featuring Solar Stewards in an Earth Day resource publication and began exploring a potential Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between AABE, Ralph, and Dresden to support shared goals around equity and renewable energy. Dana joined a follow-up call with Camille on April 3 to discuss collaborative opportunities and future involvement, including participation in upcoming BOSS (Black Owners and Suppliers) community events.

These activities reflect a growing and strategic partnership between Solar Stewards and AABE, grounded in shared values of energy equity, entrepreneurial inclusion, and community leadership. Dana’s panel appearance represents an important milestone in visibility within the Black energy professional community, while ongoing discussions signal long-term alignment with AABE’s mission.